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reforecast

reforecast

5.6
An updated prediction made after new information arrives
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈfɔːrkæst/
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  • Due to unexpected weather changes, the meteorologist issued a reforecast for the weekend.

Examples

  • The finance team prepared a reforecast after the quarterly sales figures were released.

  • The team submitted a new reforecast yesterday.

  • Management requested a reforecast to reflect the impact of the new regulations.

  • We need to create a reforecast based on the latest data.

  • The analyst presented a detailed reforecast of the company's earnings after the new sales data was released.

  • Due to recent economic changes, the team submitted a reforecast of the project expenses to reflect the updated cost estimates.

  • After reviewing the latest market trends, the firm released a reforecast that showed increased demand for their products.

Synonyms

forecast
vsreforecast
197 1.8

A statement that says what will probably happen, for example the weather or business

is an updated prediction made after receiving new information

How Updated

reforecast
5.6
forecast
197 1.8

Surface Forms

reforecast singular
reforecasts plural

Morphology

reforecast = forecast (transparent) = re + fore + cast

Adding 're-' to the familiar base 'forecast' straightforwardly gives the sense of a revised or repeated forecast.

Etymology

Reforecast comes from re- ('again') and forecast ('to predict'), and it works like updating a plan after you learn new facts. So a reforecast is a revised or updated forecast made after new information.